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Wow, what an incredible place! Stunningly beautiful, incredible hosts, superb food, fantastic bandas, a proper treat! There's nothing too much trouble for the hosts, who work as hard as their wonderful staff. Only complaint is that it's too relaxing!

Stayed October 2012, travelled as a couple

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After a few days in Nairobi we traveled to Kizingo, Kipigani resort. It's paradise! Peaceful mangrove trees surround you as you enjoy a warm, friendly, private and paradise. On top of that the staff are wonderful company when YOU want it and perfectly discreet when you want privacy. The food is delicious and you can go at your own pace with plenty to do. I personally went Kayaking, snorkeling, sailing and star gazing.

Stayed January 2013

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My family and I had just been on a trip to the Amu Ranch. After a long and early morning, by late afternoon, we were ready for a relaxed quiet meal. We were warmly received by the wonderful proprietor Dion. The cool drinks we were met with quenched our dry throats and settled our safari shaken bodies.

Kizingo is so thoughtfully decorated with lovely traditional Lamu furniture, fixtures and fittings with some welcome modern twists. We spent time chatting with Dion before being led to our table where a lovely swahili meal was served.

After lunch we relaxed with coffees, teas, cool drinks and deserts. The breeze coming through the open dining area was beautiful. We were luckily able to take a tour around one of the unoccupied guest cabins. Lovely open rooms with the typical Lamu beds and swinging seats with cushions that I remember from my childhood.

All too soon our stop over was over. Our boat had arrived to take us back to Lamu town. We said our goodbyes making promises to go back. And go back we will.

There were several couples on honeymoon, vacationing or stopping over for the day. Very romantic. Very family friendly. I'd recommend Kizingo to anyone who wants to chill out. Its the kind of place that writers go to be creative. An ambiance to remember.

Thank you to the staff, Dion and our host on that day.

Stayed March 2013, travelled with family

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Just back from our second trip to Kizingo and we wonder why it has taken us 6 years to return. It was as we remembered it, picture perfect, warm, friendly, private and stunningly beautiful. On top of that the staff are wonderful company when YOU want it and perfectly discreet when you want privacy. The food is delicious and portion side is perfect too. Can't think of ANYTHING that wasn't wonderful ... unless you don't like remote, getaway desert Islands?

Room Tip: I think they are all great - far enough away from each other, all ocean front ... but we had Banda...

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Stayed March 2013, travelled as a couple

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Kizingo is our favourite bit of beach in all of Kenya: and this little lodge is such a gem. It has every comfort you could want or need but is not pretentious or over-priced, it just does what it does extremely well: blue seas, warm white sand, unadulterated nature, peace and quiet. If you can get yourself off your hanging bed (which I generally can't) swimming with dolphins, snorkelling, waterskiing, fishing are all available. The Van Aardt family and cheerful staff make this a really warm, special place. Been several times now and can't wait to get back.

Stayed December 2012, travelled with family

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My third but most definitely not my last visit to Kizingo was full of amazing experiences as always, the van Aardt family and their fantastic staff provide luxury and relaxation in equal measures. Food is always superb and all my son's veggie needs were catered for perfectly. The beach is as beautiful as ever and I challenge anyone to find a more beautiful beach. Far from being frightened of a so called threat of pirates I had nothing but calm and peace at Kizingo. If you visit you will realise just how absurdly impossible it would be for any intruder to get close to the bandas. This time I stayed in Banda 8, which experienced visitors will know is set back from the beach. I thought that I would miss the sea and beach sights but the view was stunning and the Banda is fit perfectly for families as it has two interconnecting rooms. Don't miss the chance to swim with dolphins it changed my perception on the world forever, and that's from an old cynic. To sum up, just go!

Stayed February 2013, travelled with family

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We have just spent 7 wonderful days at Kizingo - our 5th visit. We couldn't go last year because of the so called threat from pirates - don't believe it! There is no threat, no problems apart from the fact that the island and beaches are empty of tourists. Now is an ideal time to visit as it is so quiet and unspoilt that you really feel you are in paradise. The staff are as friendly as ever, even though their numbers are a bit depleted due to lack of visitors but it really is an amazing place to relax - not to mention the wild dolphins and Lamu town.

Room Tip: All the bandas are private - they are all the same size, they are all excellent.

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Stayed January 2013, travelled as a couple

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Kizingo is the ultimate 'no news, no shoes’ beach resort - a wonderful secluded and tranquil escape from the modern world. The lodge is situated at one end of a spectacular 12-kilometre beach that stretches from Kizingo (which means 'the point’ in Swahili) to the fashionable village of Shela. Kizingo has eight beautifully appointed bandas (thatched cottages), set well apart from each other. In the early morning you can enjoy tea in bed and watch fishing dhows tack south to Malindi.Guests can be as private or as social as they wish, opting to enjoy fine dining on the balcony of their banda or join other guests in the bar and the dining room with their magnficent views across the bay to mainland Kenya where giant baobab trees spread into the brilliant blue sky.Kizingo is owned and run by the van Aardt family, who were all born in Africa. Due to their long and close relationship with the local village, its chief leased them this stunning beachfront land to build a small resort that is both eco-friendly and very comfortable. Like all the best resorts in Kenya, Kizingo has a symbiotic relationship with the local village, an hour away on foot, and with farmers on the mainland who grow food and make furniture for the lodge.The swimming is excellent, both in the Indian Ocean and in the calm waters of the channel that separates Lamu from the mainland. For the more energetic there is a big choice of activities including a guided tour of historic Lamu Town, excellent snorkelling, the chance to swim with dolphins in the winter months and cycle rides to friendly African villages on the mainland....more less

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